Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor <a href="http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/2010/04/exterior-lighting-grant-2010-street.html">Steven Ma</a> developed an amazing <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/26/floating-green-a-grassy-bench/">concept bench that infuses nature</a> into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip">mobius strip</a>, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/ec-o-is-a-self-sustaining-living-bench-made-from-retired-airplanes/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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ec-O Bench by Seven Ma

Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place to place, it sure feels great to rest your feet and take a break. Architecture instructor Steven Ma developed an amazing concept bench that infuses nature into pedestrian traffic zones by creating a self-sustaining eco-system that envelops sitters in living and growing plant-life. Inspired by the mobius strip, the ec-O bench collects and filters rainwater and harnesses sunlight using thin-film photovoltaics, creating a welcoming resting spot even when it’s dark outside....